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You've got room for a double-DIN receiver, but no desire to spring for in-dash DVD. Fill that dash real estate with Clarion's sharp CX201 CD receiver, and you'll enjoy an easy-to-see 2-line display along with fantastic Clarion sound quality.

Plug in your iPod® or iPhone®
When you plug in your player to the receiver's USB slot, you can control your iPod with the large, central control knob, plus view song info as it scrolls across the two-line display. You'll enjoy great sound quality — much better than plugging into an auxiliary input — and your player stays charged while you drive.

Enjoy great sound
You'll be impressed by the clean power from this receiver's built-in amplifier, and Clarion's unique bass boost will add some punch to your sound without getting muddy. The 3-band parametric equalizer is a big jump over the simple tone controls found on most factory radios, giving you pinpoint control over the highs, mids, and lows.

You'll find the front auxiliary input convenient for plugging in a Dock & Play satellite radio, an MP3 player, or any other portable audio player. This receiver will play your store-bought and recordable CDs, plus any discs you've loaded with MP3 and WMA files. Two sets of preamp outputs give you extra control over your amps and subs — you can switch the rear output to subwoofer mode and use the level control for on-the-fly changes. A built-in low-pass filter lets you control the character of your bass, while a high-pass filter trims the extreme low bass out of your front and rear speakers so they play more efficiently.

Ready to add on
You can add an HD Radio tuner to dial in the great sound quality and expanded programming choices offered by participating AM/FM stations. The CX201 also lets you tap into SIRIUS satellite radio by adding the SCC1 tuner — unlike most receivers, it plugs in directly without a brand-specific adapter cable, so that'll save you some money. Of course, a subscription is required to hear satellite radio programming.

Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls?
In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Clarion stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the Clarion, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters.

Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver.

Other info:

Why replace your factory radio?

Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car.

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Display Features

2-DIN Chassis: The Clarion CX201 has a 2-DIN chassis (also
known as "Double DIN" or size DD), and will fit in many vehicles with a large
dash opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using your vehicle's factory radio
brackets and the supplied hardware. There is also an optional custom double-DIN
sleeve (0202DBKT,
sold separately) available for this unit that will allow you to mount the CX201
in a custom 4" opening. As always, please consult the
Crutchfield Car Selector to verify fit with your vehicle.

High Visibility LCD: The 13-segment, 2-line high
visibility LCD
(with black background and white characters) on the CX201 allows numbers and characters to
be displayed clearly in almost any lighting condition. You can adjust the
display contrast (1-16) to match angle of installation of the unit.

Large Rotary Control Knob: The unit's large, 3-way, rotary control
knob, combined with the ergonomically symmetrical design of the unit, helps to
provide equally comfortable operation from the driver side or passenger side.
Its intuitiveness and natural feel minimizes stress for the operator and
contributes to driving safety.

Illumination Dimmer: The
receiver's display automatically dims to a preset brightness when the vehicle's
headlights are turned on. The wiring harness includes an orange/white lead that
should be connected to the vehicle's parking light circuit in order for the
dimmer feature to operate.

Screen Saver: This unit is provided with a Screen Saver function which
allows you to show various kinds of patterns and characters in the operation
status indication area of the display in a random order. You can turn this
function on or off. If the button operation is performed with the screen saver
function "On", the operation display corresponding to the button operation is
shown for about 30 seconds and then the display returns to the screen saver display.

Anti-Theft System: Since the CX201 does not have detachable
face, this unit features Clarion's Anti-Theft System (CATS). CATS allows you to
create a 4-digit code that must be entered to operate the unit if it is ever
disconnected from your vehicle's battery.

Anti-Theft Indicator: The red Anti-theft indicator on the
unit's front-panel is a function for preventing theft. When the CX201 and your
vehicle is turned completely off, this indicator will blink to deter theft.

Audio Section

MOSFET Amplifier: The Clarion CX201 is equipped with a
MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET
amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased
power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More
power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not
pushing the limits of the amplification circuit.

CEA2006 Compliant: The power specifications for the CX201
are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and Measurement
standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards were
developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to model and
between manufacturers. The power output specs for the CX201 are as follows:

BeatEQ: In addition to providing 3 preset equalization
patterns (Bass Boost, Impact, and Excite), Clarion's BeatEQ lets you freely
customize the level and range of the bass, midrange and treble portions of each
pattern. You can tune the sound to your liking, depending on the category of
music, for a more fulfilling listening experience.

Bass Boost: Bass is emphasized +/-3.

Impact: Bass and treble are emphasized +/-3.

Excite: Bass, midrange, and treble are emphasized +/-3.

Custom: Adjusts the bass, midrange, and treble
independently +/-7.

Bass: You can set the effected bass frequency to
50Hz, 100Hz, or 200Hz and the Q-factor to 0.7, 1, 1.4, or 2

Midrange: You can set the effected midrange
frequency to 500Hz, 1.0kHz, or 2.0kHz and the Q-factor to 0.7, 1, 1.4,
or 2

Treble: The effected treble frequency can be set to
5kHz, 10kHz, or 15kHz, and the Q-factor to 0.7, 1, 1.4, or 2

Off (Flat): Bass, midrange, and treble are set to 0.

Magna Bass EX (Extend): The Magna Bass Extend feature does not adjust
the low frequencies like the normal sound adjustment function, but emphasizes
the deep bass frequencies to provide you with a dynamic sound. This circuit
boosts bass at an ultra-low frequency of about 50Hz, creating a rich, deep,
defined bass rather than the muddy, booming bass of a standard loudness control.
What is more, boost levels are dependent on the system volume, resulting in
balanced system response and dynamic bass reproduction.

4ch/2V Preamp Output: The Clarion CX201 features 4ch/2V RCA
line level outputs (Front/Rear). The unit's rear preamp outputs can be
configured as a dedicated non-fading RCA subwoofer output with a low-pass
filter, phase adjustment (normal/reverse), and level control (+/-6).

Built-in Crossovers: The Clarion CX201 is equipped with
built-in low-pass and high-pass crossovers.

Low-Pass Subwoofer Filter: The Low-Pass Filter (LPF) for
the subwoofer preamp output (when activated) will send only the low frequency
range through the preamp outputs to ensure superb performance with a connected
subwoofer. The low-pass filter can be set to 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, or Through
(full-range).

High-Pass Filter: The CX201 features a High-Pass Filter (HPF) for
the unit's front & rear channels, via speaker-output or preamp-output. You
can adjust the high-pass filter from 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, or Through
(full-range). The HPF prevents low bass notes from distorting your front & rear
speakers. The high-pass filter setting effects both the front & rear
channels of the head unit.

Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to
confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.

Radio Functions

AM/FM Tuner: The Clarion
CX201 is equipped with a built-in AM/FM tuner offering 18 FM station presets and
6 AM station presets. Stations can be stored manually or automatically.

Instant Station Recall (ISR): You can store one radio station in Instant Station Recall (ISR) memory and
recall it from any mode (except Power Off). Once the ISR station has been
recalled, you cannot tune to another station without first disengaging the ISR
function. You can, however, switch to another source.

Preset Scan: Preset scan receives the stations stored in the unit's
preset memory in order. This function is useful when searching for a desired
preset station.

Local Seeking: When Local seeking is turned "On", only those radio
stations with strong radio signal can be received.

HD Radio Ready: With an optional Clarion THD301 HD Radio
tuner (020THD301, sold separately), you will be able to receive digital AM/FM
broadcasts from local stations where available. This new technology will
significantly improve audio quality and reception, as well as include
information such as artist name and song titles or traffic news, viewable on the
receiver's display. The add-on HD Radio tuner includes iTunes Tagging
capability, so if you hear a song on the radio that you like, you can tag it to
download later from the iTunes Store.

Note: Right now there are about 2,000 radio stations
broadcasting using digital HD Radio technology in the U.S. To find HD Radio
stations in your area, visit the HD Radio website (HDRadio.com).

Satellite Radio Ready: There are several options for
connecting an optional XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver to this receiver:

Auxiliary Input: A portable XM or Sirius Satellite Radio receiver can
also be connected to the head unit via the front-panel
auxiliary input.

Note: A subscription is also required to receive
satellite radio programming from Sirius or XM.

Disc Playback

Disc Compatibility: The unit features a single disc player
that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs.

MP3/WMA Playback: The unit can
play MP3 (8-320 kbps/VBR) and WMA (5-320 kbps) files recorded onto CD-R and
CD-RW discs using ISO9660 Level 1 or 2, Joliet, Romeo, or Apple ISO formats. The player can
recognize up to 8 hierarchical levels and 256 files per folder, with a maximum
of 999 total files per USB device. This unit is
compatible with, and will display MP3 and WMA ID3 tags up to 32 characters.

Disc-In-Play-Function: This feature allows you to turn the
power to the unit "on" and start playing the disc automatically when the disc is
inserted even if the unit is not powered up, as long as the ignition key is
turned to the "on" or "acc" position.

Folder Select: This function allows you to select a folder containing
MP3/WMA files and start playing from the first track in the folder.

Scan Play: This function allows you to locate and play the first 10
seconds of all the tracks recorded on a CD or the first 10 seconds of the first
track of all the folders on an MP3/WMA disc.

Repeat Play: This function allows you to play the current track
on a disc repeatedly or play a file currently being played in a MP3/WMA
folder repeatedly.

Random Play: This function allows you to play all tracks recorded
on a disc or in a folder in a random order.

Last Position Memory: If you turn off the unit while a disc
is playing, it will resume playback at the stopping point when it is turned on
again.

Auto Reload: When a CD is ejected and left sticking out of the CD slot for 15 seconds, the
unit automatically reloads the CD to protect if from damage.

Mounting: For proper CD playback you must install the unit within 30-degrees of
horizontal.

USB/iPod/Aux Connectivity

USB Port: The front-panel USB (type-A) port allows you to connect and play USB
(1.1/2.0) Mass Storage devices loaded with MP3 and WMA files. MP3 files with a bit
rate from 8-320 kbps and WMA files with a bit rate from 5-320 kbps that are formatted
with FAT will be supported. The head unit can recognize up to 256 files per folder and 999 total files. Titles up to 64 characters can be
displayed while in USB mode. The CX201 offers the following playback operation
of your USB Mass Storage device - Play, Pause, Track selection,
Fast-forward/backward, Scan play, Repeat play, Random play, and Folder selection.
This unit will also charge you connected USB device when the receiver is turned
on.

Note: The Clarion USB extension cable (020CCA755, sold
separately) can be used to connected your USB flash-memory device. Copy-protected WMA files cannot be
played on this unit.

iPod/iPhone Direct: The Clarion CX201 allows you to connect your
iPod/iPhone to the head unit's front-panel USB port using your iPod's USB/Dock
cable for audio playback, control, and charging of your iPod/iPhone. This
head unit also supports the display of title information transmitted from your
iPod/iPhone.

USB Connection: The USB connection allows your
iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound
quality to be maximized through the head unit's 1-bit D/A converter,
allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 92dB.

Audio Playback: The Clarion head unit supports audio
playback of music files stored on your iPod or iPhone.
iPod Video can be viewed by connecting the CX201 to an external universal
monitor with RCA video input and connecting a compatible iPod/iPhone via the
optional Clarion CCA748 cable (020CCA748,
sold separately).

Music Navigation: The head unit lets you search music
for playback from your iPod/iPhone by category (Playlist, Artist, Album,
Song, Genre, or Composer). You can select between categories by using the
head unit's numbered preset buttons 1-6. Once you have selected a category,
you can search through the music in that particular category alphabetically. You can also control the following playback functions of your iPod/iPhone:
Skip Tracks, Fast-forward/backward, Pause, Repeat, and Random. You can also
choose to control your iPod/iPhone through its clickwheel or touchscreen.

Information Display: The head unit will display
your iPod/iPhone's music file information, including - Track number, Elapsed
playing time, Song Title, Artist Name, and Album Label.

Charging: While connected and the ignition switch is
set to ACC or ON, the head unit's USB connection will power and charge your
iPod/iPhone. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery
charge, then the unit will not recognize it.

Note: If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch
(5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your
Apple device to connect to the head unit.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Clarion CX201 is "Made
for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of 9/25/2012):

iPod Model

Generation

Tested Version

Media Type

Control Type

Display Type

Charge

Audio

Video

Head Unit

iPod

App mode

Artist/Song Text

Track Info

dock connector

3rd

N/A

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

clickwheel
color

4th

N/A

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

mini

1st

N/A

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

2nd

N/A

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

video

5th

1.3

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

classic

80GB

1.1.2

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

120GB

2.0.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

160GB

2.0.4

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

nano

1st

1.3.1

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

2nd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

3rd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

4th

1.0.4

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

5th

1.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

6th

1.1 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

7th

1.2

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

touch

1st

2.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

2nd

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

3rd

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

4th

6.0

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

5th

6.0

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

iPhone

2G

3.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3G

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3GS

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4

6.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4S

6.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5

6.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

iPad

1

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

2

6.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

3

6.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.

Auxiliary Input: The CX201 features a front panel 3.5mm
auxiliary input so you can connect your external portable audio player or portable
satellite radio receiver to this head unit. You can set the Auxiliary input
sensitivity level to Low, Mid, or High to match the volume output of your
connected external audio device.

Bluetooth/Remote Control

Bluetooth Ready: The CX201 is compatible with Clarion's
BLT370 Bluetooth system (020BLT370,
sold separately) via its front panel 3.5mm stereo minijack input. The
BLT370 gives you hands-free communication from your compatible Bluetooth
cellular phone and wireless streaming audio from any Bluetooth compatible
portable audio device. The CX201 can be set to automatically mute any music
audio to your vehicle's speakers so you can listen to your telephone call using
your car speakers.

Wireless Remote: The CX201 comes supplied with the RCB-176
infrared wireless remote control for wireless operation of the CD player. The
remote operates off of a single CR2025 Lithium Cell 3-volt battery.

Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features
an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you
keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with
an optional
steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult
Crutchfield's
Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible.

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amazing sound quality

Written By manjunath, india on Thursday, April 10, 2014

"Coolness Factor"

Build Quality

Ease of Use

Sound Quality

Value

I was using Sony XAV63 in my i20 almost for a year, the sound system was good but in terms of clarity it is nowhere close to clarion. It took some time to install it, slightly longer for understanding the settings, once that is done be prepared for being amazed by the sound quality. The clarity is simply amazing. Highly recommended for those who want some good sound quality music system.

Pros:Sound quality, clarity, looks, build quality,

Cons:Display is slightly weak in direct sunlight, settings are slightly difficult, volume is only upto 32,

Clarion CX201

Bought the Clarion CX501 a few years back and was so impressed, I purchased the CX201 for my friend's Honda CRV. With provided instructions, removal of the old unit was very easy. I did have to grind off (using a Dremel sanding drum) 2 small nibs on the inside of the factory side brackets to allow flush installation on the replacement unit but this was very quick and easy to do. The Clarion CX201 is a solid, full-featured replacement for almost any vehicle needing a double-dim head unit. Sound quality is top notch, even with factory speakers but will really shine with upgraded cones matched up with Crutchfields expert help. Radio pulls in stations very well, USB and Ipod AUX input read perfectly and offer easy access to all files. Options like HD radio or Bluetooth are easy to add if needed. I didn't experience any issues with the display as other have mentioned, if you follow the included directions for wiring, there are 2 ways for the display to connect and if the dimmer is the one you use, make sure the dimmer control in your vehicle is turned up all the way or just use the standard illumination connection for constant power to the display. Remember, a quick call to one of Crutchfields professional service technicians will assist you with any questions or issues you may have, they want you to be happy with your purchase. If you are looking for a great quality do-it-all unit for a fantastic price, the Clarion CX201 should be on the top of your list.

Clarion head unit

Very good bang for the buck, would definitely buy another one, install was extremely easy took about 25 minutes, would definitely recommend to a friend ease of usage pretty self-explanatory Adapter harness fit right in found out that radio harness is from a Toyota but was factory installed and had no problem.

Clarion CX201

Gerat radio, I may need to change speakers because of the age of my truck and Subwoffers. Hard to see display in daylight. Need to learn how to keep the same setting ,for Excite, Impact and Custom. sometime the bass get too heavy. I like the Stero After I purchased this one ,the one I wanted went on sale for twenty dollars pluse a free pair of speakers

clarion cx201

Easy to install using the free Crutchfield's gear; great sound for an inexpensive radio; lots of features (love the front USB port for my jump drive). Hint: if the display is dim try to adjust the contrast; made a huge difference!

display is unreadable in daylight

Written By TomH, Appleton, WI on Monday, December 17, 2012

"Coolness Factor"

Build Quality

Ease of Use

Sound Quality

Value

We returned the unit because in the Subaru Forester, and others have trouble reading the display in daylight in their vehicles as well, because the display almost totally washes out in the day time. At night, the display fine. The sound seemed muddy, too, and since this was for my wife and she called me in tears because she couldn't read the display, we returned the unit for a JVC, with which we are very happy. My spouse mainly uses the radio in satellite function and reads the station, category, artist, and song title, so the display problem was a deal breaker. Cannot recommend the Clarion model. BTW, the return was hassle free and for this reason alone -- they really mean satisfaction guaranteed -- the buying experience at Crutchfield is top rate.

naaaaaiiiiiice

after much procrastinating, i picked this for my 06 GTO. It exceded all my expectations to say the least. adaptor quality is very good. it fit very well without grinding complaining and moaning. harness was also a very good setup with colors matching radio harness. crutchfield supplied the removal tool and instructions as well which was a great help. overall install was not a lot of cursing session. usb stick is great and sound quality is a lot better than the factory. highly recommended.

Great Radio for the price

Great radio. The installation instructions could be a little clearer but nothing I couldn't handle. The (2) side filler pieces worked great but I didn't even use the thin trim piece so there is a little gap that you can even notice. I bought it mainly for the USB which works good. I would have liked the "random" feature to work through the entire USB instead of just per folder. One other thing I should have done was fork over the couple of extra bucks and bought the CX501, the CX201 only has blue lights which look great except when its dark out it is really distracting with my green instrument panel. Other than that a very nice radio.

Pros:Pretty easy to install. looks great. USB port

Cons:only one color and the "random" feature operation could be better.

Clarion CX201

Written By B Gilbert, North Pole Alaska on Saturday, June 30, 2012

"Coolness Factor"

Build Quality

Ease of Use

Sound Quality

Value

The Clarion was a great buy. Very easy to install. Fits real good, it looks like it belongs there. Crutchfield does a great job making sure you have all the pieces and parts for doing the job. I doing business with Crutchfield again for sure.

Difficult to see display

I put this head unit in my 2009 Corolla and am happy I did. Complaints I 'had read about the poor antenna in the Corolla have proven false. This stereo is picking up a multitude of FM stations were not available with the factory radio. Wish I had put it in two years ago.

Pros:Easy to set up your preferences in sound control. FM reception is excellent- stations are very clear with no fade. Price is good and quality seems to be great.

Cons:Display is 'very difficult to read in daylight, and yes, I connected the illumination wire correctly. Once I complete all my sound 'settings and enter my preset stations, the poor display won't be a factor since I'm not one to change settings every time a new song comes on.

Clarion CX201

I installed this radio into a 2003 Silverado. A big improvement over the factory radio. I find the display very difficult to read in the daylight. I aso find the large volume control knob not as cool as I thought when I first saw a picture of the radio. It seems to take more effort to raise and lower the voume when compared to the factory small volume control knob. I wish I had purchased a higher end radio. Installation kit provided by Crutchfield worked great, but took some time to figure out whch parts of the adapter to remove to fit this radio.

Very Nice

The Clarion head unit is a great replacement for the factory head unit in my 2004 Subaru Baja. The double din setup is a perfect fit after removing one extra bin in the center console. The sound is terrific with the new Polk Audio DXi 650s speakers that I installed at the same time. All the hardware and installation instructions were very easy and straight forward. When plugging in an mp3 player or using cds, the sound is just as good as the stereo. There are many settings for the sound including presets from the factory. Overall, I would recommend this unit to anyone.

Great Clarion unit

nice unit for the price. Installed it in a 91 Miata BRG even though Crutchfield doesn't recommend a double DIN for this application. It fit well with some modification of the original mounting brackets. It had a 3/4 inch gap at the bottom that I made into a shelf to hold an iPod

Great unit

I had a friend put this in who was a professional installer. He did a little trim work with a dremel to get the face plate to fit properly. He adjusted all the settings (since he understood them much better than I) It sounds amazing in the car. I tried to use the USB port to play music from my smart phone, which was not an I Phone. It didn't work. It did work using the headphone jack plug. Overall, I am very pleased with the sound, although my friend said it took almost as long to adjust the time as it did to install the whole thing. I would highly recommend it.

Great Clarion Unit

Purchased this unit to replace the stolen unit in our 2001, F250. Crutchfields sales representative was very knowledgeable and spot on with the installation details. This unit has great sound and capabilities, including the Ipod/USB port. Installation in a F250 is tricky since it requires the trimming of the dash and the instructions are a touch vague. The mounting kit provided works very well. It is a nice tight fit and the unit looks absolutely awesome in the dash. It really compliments the truck. The buttons and knobs feel very durable and precise. The front panel layout is very easy to use while driving. I would recommend this unit, especially for the price!

WOW!!

I just installed this receiver in my 2011 Tundra Double Cab. The stock sound was horrible but when this unit was installed all I can say is WOW even w/ the stock speakers. I am getting ready to upgrade all speakers so I can only imagine the bliss I will hear then. Kudos to Crutchfield.. The car specific guide they provided w/ the receiver was spot on, there was NO guess work... THANKS CRUTCHFIELD!!! I will definitely be using you to upgrade the rest of my car stereo.

Clarion CX201

Fantastic Purchase!! Cruchfield hooked me up with everything I needed to install and installed it in about an hour in my Xterra. Great head unit, sounds much better than stock stereo and looks great too. Will definately keep shopping here for anything else I need...maybe wifes car next.

Superb

This HU was everything I expected and more. Great for anyone with an iphone or ipod. Fast shipping and great instruction on how to install. This was my first time installing a stereo and it only took two hours. Will def be using Crutchfield again in the near future!

Great value

I bought this radio to replace the stock Bose stereo in my 1999 Maxima. The Crutchfield advisor was a great help. He listened to me about how this is a 12 yr old car and that I wanted a quality stereo for under $200 and without hesitating, he suggests the Clarion CX201. This thing has all the features you will need like 18 presets for FM stations, CD player, the required MP3 plug in and a USB port. The sound is great through the stock Bose speakers, it looks great with the blue lights and the installation was a breeze!

Clarion CX201

So far, this receiver has exceeded my expectations. Given the speakers I purchased with it, I'm thrilled that it has a good EQ function. I've been able to adjust things so the sound is perfect. I have yet to play with the ipod, usb drive or front input functions, but I don't expect to be disappointed. The menus are comprehensive, and easy to navigate. The receiver allows you to set your own security code, which is a huge plus. The sound so far is great, and it seems to have enough power. I've cranked it as loud as I'm ever going to, and was happy with the results. And, on top of all that, it just looks cool. My only complaint is the alphanumeric display. When viewed from an angle (driver's seat), you are able to to see all the LCD things in the background for the numbers and letters that aren't illuminated. This issue has persisted despite adjusting the contrast. The display does look great when you look directly at it, but I imagine I'd find it difficult to drive sitting on my center armrest. Other than that, I have no complaints. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a reasonably priced received, with a lot of extras.

Clarion CX201

I purchased the Clarion as a replacement for the double din stereo in my in-
laws motorhome. I received the stereo, master sheet, GM kit, GM wire harness
and GM antenna adaptor in a timely manner and installed it with no major
problems. I had a couple of simple questions, but they were quickly answered
by the friendly customer service reps. I would recommend Crutchfield to
anyone who likes doing the installs themselves. The prices are very good too!

Great stereo!

It's fun to drive my 1999 Nissan Altima again! The stock unit fizzled out after
12 years so I replaced it with this great head unit from Clarion. My Kenwood
KFC-C1739's never sounded as crisp and clear as they do now. The USB port makes
it easy to play tunes with my I-pod. The larger buttons make navigating through
your sound options easy.

Awesome Head Unit

This is one sweet head unit. The sound quality is AMAZING. I have four 6X9
Sony speakers I had already installed. They sound amazing with the new unit.
After I faded the sound to the front of the car, I have no distortion what so ever. I
have two small speakers in the front as well, better distributing the power of the
unit. Nice display, sweet iPod control, easy remote, GREAT radio sound quality.
The ONLY bad thing is that I have not been able to figure out how to set "AM or
PM" on the clock. Crutchfield customer support IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
every company should take some notes from them.

Clarion CX201

Written By Thomas, Kingsport, TN on Thursday, March 24, 2011

I had the same problem with the spring and the gear. I believe this is a sloppy manufacturing error due to high demand production. But I got a replacement and this one works and sounds great. It's simpler to use than one would think at first. Looks stock, but futuristic as well. Has many adjustments for a highly personalized sound. Excellent choice.

CD bay did not worked

Written By Anonymous, Boston, MA on Monday, March 21, 2011

I installed the CX 201 and immediately the CD bay did not work. When the reciever arrived to my door step, I opened it and found that a couple of springs and a plastic gear was loose inside of the receiver. The product was returned and I'm still waiting for another unit to come. Otherwise, the product looked great and loved the LCD screen.

great unit

Written By Rudy, New York on Thursday, March 10, 2011

Nice unit. Installation was easy once I figured out the stock 10amp fuse was
not enough to handle it. Would have been nice if crutchfield mentioned that on
the installation notes for my Honda Element. Nice remote and easy to use
interface. If you have a factory sub you can splice into it with a mod RCA cable.
Took about five minutes to complete the splice. Great Unit!

Clarion CX201

I was looking for a basic simple double DIN unit, with the ability to hookup Satellite as
my primary concern. This accomplishes that. One issue I have noticed is that my
presets occasinally revert back to the weather channel on sirius. Not sure if this is a
Clarion issue or Sirius tuner issue.

NICE UNIT !!!

Order and delivery went great !!! (Thanks Blake !) Installation went fine on my 06 Ford F-
150. The only mods were cutting off the rear tabs on the mounting kit ( But I knew that
because I read the reviews on this set-up) Figuring out the mounting kit was easy. The
unit looks great in my truck,and plays a lot better than the stock unit. The only problem
is, the complexity of the programming itself. I cannot figure out out to set the time, adjust
the dimmer or increase the treble. I read the manual, but it reads like you are cracking a
safe open (left/right/left/right...).I called my "local" clarion dealer. He said, the unit was
still too new, and could not offer me any information. overall I am very happy.....